Palestina

Milky Way - 6/14/26

John Glenn Astronomy Park - Hocking Hills, Ohio

I got the pleasure of going out with the fiancé last night, and I took the old camera out for a spin. I'm really satisfied with how they turned out after I put them through Lightroom.

Blue Moon May 31, 2026 — What You’ll REALLY See Through a Telescope

Most people hear “Blue Moon” and think the Moon will somehow turn blue.

It won’t.

But what will happen on May 31, 2026 is actually far more interesting for skywatchers.

This full Moon is both: ✨ A Blue Moon (the second full Moon in a calendar month) ✨ A Micromoon (the Moon is near its farthest point from Earth)

And through a telescope? The view is incredible.

You’ll be able to see:

🔭 Tycho’s enormous white ray system spreading across the lunar surface 🌑 The dark maria (“seas”) including Mare Tranquillitatis — where Apollo 11 landed 🕳️ Giant craters like Copernicus and Aristarchus glowing in sharp contrast 📸 Stunning full-disk Moon views that are perfect for smartphone photography

One thing most guides never mention:

⚠️ The full Moon through a telescope is EXTREMELY bright. Without a Moon filter, it can feel like staring into a floodlight.

The guide below explains: • What magnification works best • What binoculars vs telescopes will show • The best time to observe after moonrise • How to photograph the Moon with your phone • Which lunar features to hunt down on May 31

If you’re planning to step outside for this event, this guide will help you see far more than just “a bright Moon.”

Cat’s Eye Nebula

An Orion Deep Field

Mercury just visible at the northern (right) edge of the earthshine-illuminated lunar disk. As seen south of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.